Regular Meeting Minutes

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Scotia-Glenville Central School District was held in the Board Room of the Central Office Building in said district on July 11, 2005.

 

President of the Board of Education Margaret Smith called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

 

Present:      Ahnert, Bradley, Carbone, Carpenter, Conlon, Crisafulli, Smith, Interim Superintendent McAndrews, Business Administrator Nolie, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kavanaugh, District Clerk DeLong

 

Absent:        none

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Hearing/Privilege of the Floor

 

Kurt Ahnert thanked Barbara Nagler and BOCES for all their help in conducting the Superintendent Search.

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board accept the following resolution as submitted and modified:
 
APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

Resolution:  Appointment of Susan M. Swartz as Superintendent of Schools

 

Appoint Susan Swartz Superintendent of Schools for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District effective August 15, 2005 and continuing through August 14, 2008, with the annual salary of $125,000 subject to the parties entering into a written contract of employment with the terms and conditions of employment mutually agreed upon. (This resolution is contained as Appendix A to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

MOTION CARRIED

      

MOVED by Bradley that the Board of Education adopt the following program:

 

ADOPT THE HEALTH EDUCATION KNOW YOUR BODY PROGRAM FOR K-6

 

Health Education, Grades K-6:

 

Know Your Body

The American Health Foundation

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

ADOPT THE REVISED 2005-2006 SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

MOVED by Carpenter that the Board adopt the revised 2005-2006 school calendar, as submitted.

(This calendar is contained as Appendix B to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP Ð GIRLSÕ VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY

 VOLLEYBALLTEAM TO CAMP FOWLER, SPECULATOR, NEW YORK

 

MOVED by Conlon that the Board approve the request for the overnight trip of the GirlsÕ Volleyball

Team to Camp Fowler, Speculator, New York, from August 23-24, 2005, at no expense to the

district.

 

Business Administrator Nolie noted that this request should be revised to exclude Òat no expense to the districtÓ due to the fact that the GIVE program is funding the transportation for this trip.  After a discussion regarding this request, Conlon withdrew his motion and the Board tabled this request until further information is gathered.  (This request is contained as Appendix C to these minutes).

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The Board reviewed proposed revisions in the Middle School and High School Codes of Conduct.  The Board determined to consider this review as a first reading of the proposals and made suggestions regarding changes for the 2nd reading.  Administrative staff were asked to submit 2nd reading revisions at the July 25th meeting.  Administrative staff suggested the development of parent guidelines to accompany the Middle School Dress Code and the Board agreed with that decision. (This Code is contained as Appendix D to these minutes).

 
MOVED by Carbone that the Board approve/adopt the following fee schedule, policy statement and Board policies:
 
APPROVAL OF 2005-2006 FEE SCHEDULE FOR COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL

FACILITIES

 

Approve the 2005-2006 fee schedule for community use of school facilities and regulations governing use of such facilities, as submitted. (This fee schedule is contained as Appendix E to these minutes).

 

 

 

 

ADOPT THE POLICY STATEMENT FOR 2005-2006 FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK 

 

Adopt the Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy Statement and authorize the School Board President to sign the Certificate of Acceptance.  (This policy statement is contained as Appendix F to these minutes).

 

ANNUAL REVIEW:  BOARD POLICY #6720 AND APPENDIX R

 

Approve for annual review Board Policy #6720 and Appendix R (Procurement Procedures), as submitted.  (This policy is contained as Appendix G to these minutes).

 

ANNUAL REVIEW:  BOARD POLICY #6240 AND APPENDIX P

 

Approve for annual review Board Policy #6240 and Appendix P (Investment Procedures), as submitted. (This policy is contained as Appendix H to these minutes).

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 
Moved by Bradley that the Board approve the following appointments:
 
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

Appoint the list of members to the Committee on Special Education for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix I to these minutes).

 

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

Appoint the list of members to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix J to these minutes).

 

APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS

 

Approve the list of Impartial Hearing Officers for the 2005-2006 school year, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix K to these minutes).

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

                                                                        MOTION CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOCES BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION AND SPECIAL MEETING

 

After a discussion, the Board determined it will not nominate a candidate for the Capital Region BOCES Board at this time and it will not hold a Special Meeting on August 15, 2005 to cast its ballot for candidates seeking election to the BOCES Board.

 

CAPSBA/LEGISLATIVE LIAISON/PTA REPORTS

 

Pam Carbone reported that CAPSBA had a planning meeting and has set dates in September, January and April for other meetings.  The Legislative Breakfast will be held on February 7th, 2006.  Other dates will be announced soon, as well a list of speakers.

 

There were no Legislative Liaison or PTA Reports.

 

 

MOVED by Ahnert that the Board approve the following items under Staffing:

 

 

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT

 

 

a.  Staffing

 

       1)   Approve the probationary appointment of Jessica M. McLaughlin as School Psychologist (Sacandaga Elementary School), effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 annual salary to be at rate of $39,287 (Step2 +M +36).  Ms. McLaughlin has provisional        certification. This appointment is conditioned on the school districtÕs receipt of clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provision of Education Law ¤3035.

 

          2)   Rescind the part-time appointment of Pamela DiPietro as Teaching Assistant (Middle School) and further grant        her a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Middle School),          effective September 1, 2005  through August 31, 2008, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $21,567(Step 10, 7 hours/day).  Mrs. DiPietroÕs Teaching Assistant certification is in process.

 

         3)   Rescind the part-time appointment of Teresa Smith as Teaching Assistant (Glen-Worden) and further grant her a probationary appointment  as Teaching Assistant (Middle School),       effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2008, with 2005 - 2006  salary  to  be  at  the annual rate of $19,860.75 (Step 8, 7 hours/day).  Mrs. Smith holds a Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant.

 

          4)   Approve the part-time appointment of Valerie Csontos as Teaching Assistant (Middle School), effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, with 2005-2006 salary to be at the annual rate of $14,098.50 (Step 1, 6 hours/day).  Mrs. Csontos holds a Level 1 Certificate as a    Teaching Assistant.

         

          5)   Approve the longevity rate of $0.15/hour for Nancy Moehle, Typist (Senior High School), effective September 1, 2005.      

 

 6)   Approve the revised hourly rates for the District Printers, effective July 1, 2005, as follows:

 

               Robert Beedleson   $13.89

               Timothy Pink             $12.26

       

  7) Approve the following supplemental appointments for 2005 - 2006:

            

a)    Department Chairpersons

       James Connolly                           Business Education                        $3,550.00     

                              Constance Cunningham           Foreign Language                               $3,950.00

                              Kimberlee Shartrand                   Guidance                                               $3,850.00

                              Dawn Scagnelli                                   Family & Consumer Sciences             $3,550.00

                              Kris Kastberg                               Technology                                            $3,650.00

                    

                     b)  Head Librarian                               Janice Tunison                                     $3,250.00

      

                    c)   Health Coordinator                        Patricia Tammar                                  $3,250.00  

                    d)   Instructional Technology              David Versocki                                      $3,250.00

                   

                    e) Guidance Counselors

                             Kristen Huntsman                       Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                         Timothy OÕConnell                          Middle School                                       $2,600.00  

                             Lucia Dixon                                   Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                              Deborah May                                 Senior High                                                $2,600.00

                              Lise Williams                                Senior High                                                $2,600.00     

                              Karen McKenney                          Senior High                                                $2,600.00     

                             Kimberlee Shartrand                   Senior High                                                $2,600.00

 

                    f)     School Psychologists                                                                            

                             Kenneth Handin                                   Districtwide/CSE                                $2,600.00

                             William Lydon                                Lincoln/CPSE                                       $2,600.00

                             Susan Hoefer                                Middle School (80%)                           $2,080.00

                             Cathleen Barrett                            Glendaal/GlenWorden                        $2,600.00  

                             Tammy Boyd                                  Senior High/Middle School                $2,600.00

                             Jessica M. McLaughlin                Sacandaga                                            $2,600.00                               

 

                     g)    School Social Workers 

                             Cindy Skala                                           Glendaal (90%)                                  $2,340.00

                             Lisa Jeffreys                                   Lincoln                                                   $2,600.00  

                             Karen Krichbaum                          Sacandaga                                            $2,600.00

                             Theresa Rodrigues                      Glen-Worden (60%)                                 $1,560.00

                            Pamela Smith-Lyle                      Middle School                                       $2,600.00

                             Kathleen Gonnelly                        Senior High                                                $2,600.00

  

 

 

h)   Publication Advisors

       Middle School Yearbook            Marianne Burke                               $1,422.00

 

 i)   Student Council Advisors

         Middle School                              Pamela Lyle-Smith                              $    554.50                                                                                  Cynthia Markham                                  $    554.50

                         

 j) Middle School AV Coordinator    Vacant                                               $

 

k) Other

         1)National Honor Society        Jeannine Dowdle                            $   253.50                                                  Middle School                   Corrina DuCharme                                 $   253.50                                            

            2)Ski Club Ð Middle School Lauren Lyons-Swift                         $   281.50                                                                                               Sharon Fellner                                         $   281.50   

        l) Drama Club

           Middle School                                Richard Putorti                                       $1,109.00

 

        m) SADD

           Middle School                                Taryn LoCascio                                     No stipend

                                                                    Alyssa Moffre                                          No stipend

 

        n) 8th Grade Science Club                     Lauren Lyons-Swift                               No stipend

 

             

 

8)  Appoint as summer school teachers for the Elementary Academic Intervention    Services

       (AIS) Program:

 

                 William Hallenbeck        Glen-Worden Elementary School                   $1,580

                 Beth Donovan                  Glendaal Elementary School                           $1,580

                 Rosemary Stedman              Lincoln Elementary School                              $1,370

                 Kimberly Lavery               Sacandaga Elementary School                      $1,370

 

 9)     Approve the list of Teacher Aides (Transportation), effective July 5, 2005 through August 12, 2005, as submitted.  (This list is contained as Appendix L to these minutes).

          

 10)   Rescind the following summer school appointments due to lack of enrollment:

 

           Thomas Fyvie                         1 Section Ð High School/Middle School Physical Education

                                                                    $1,440

 

           Candace Raderman             1 Section Ð Health

                                                                    $1,370

 

 

ROLL CALL

AYES: 7

NOES: 0

                                                      MOTION CARRIED

 

ROUTINE BUSINESS